That shotgun looks like it has an extended ammo tube, which is unusual for a waterfowl gun (if it is an O/U it would not be unusual). How many shells does that shotgun hold? You could, if you were a criminal or madman, do a lot of damage with a semi automatic shotgun and say, a couple of pistols. Just as much as one of those scary assault rifles and a couple of pistols. But guess what, it has a legitimate purpose too.

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I'm not an expert, but looking at the breech of the shotgun above the trigger area, notice the little lever? I have a single shot shotgun with the same lever. It is for breaking the gun open to reload. What it looks like Obama is using is an over/under double barrel shotgun, not a semi-auto. YMMV

I thought it might be an over under too at first, but look at it more closely. The link from the National Post says it is a Remington 1100. I think it is a different model, but look how there is gas coming out from the side.